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type: compare
title: "Pomme de Terre Lake vs Lightning Lake"
county: "Grant"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/pomme-de-terre-lake-vs-lightning-lake
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# Pomme de Terre Lake vs Lightning Lake

Two of the top-scoring lakes in Grant County, Minnesota, side by side.

| | [Pomme de Terre Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/grant-county/pomme-de-terre-lake) | [Lightning Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/grant-county/lightning-lake) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 59/100 | 56/100 |
| Nearest town | Erdahl | Wendell |
| Surface area | 1,816 acres | 541 acres |
| Max depth | 23 ft | 11 ft |
| Shoreline | 14 mi | 4.9 mi |
| Water clarity | 2.9 ft | 2.3 ft |
| Public access | 3 public boat launches (concrete) | 1 public boat launch (concrete) |
| Fish species | 21 | 10 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie | Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill |
| Stocked | Yes | Yes |
| Special regulations | No | No |
| Swim beach | No | No |
| Camping | Yes | Yes |
| Invasive species | zebra mussel | None listed |

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/pomme-de-terre-lake-vs-lightning-lake)*